Abstract: A system for determining relative operational performance in a clinical trial may include a processor, a data comparator and visualizer, and a graphical user interface. The processor filters received clinical data into multiple metric criteria to generate multiple metric data sets and filters each metric data set into a respective industry data set and a respective candidate data set. The processor then calculates statistical measures for each industry data set and candidate data set and transforms each industry data set and candidate data set based on each data set's respective statistical measures. The data comparator and visualizer compares each transformed candidate data set to the transformed industry data set for the respective metric criterion to determine a candidate percentile for each metric criterion. The graphical user interface displays the candidate percentiles for the metric criteria. A method for determining relative operational performance in a clinical trial is also described.

Abstract: A delivery system for percutaneously deploying a stented prosthetic heart valve. The system includes a delivery capsule and a recapture assembly. The capsule is configured to compressively retain the prosthesis. The recapture assembly includes a frame and sleeve attached to the frame. The recapture assembly is transitionable from a compressed arrangement to an expanded arrangement with a distally increasing diameter.

Abstract: A method for calculating a subject's state or condition comprises integrating data that are captured from multiple sources, storing the integrated data in a first database, calculating time intervals in which to collect an optimal amount of data to predict the subject state, developing a predictive model using a recorded diary or electronic data capture information, testing the model against a portion of the captured data, and applying the predictive model to new data from other sources. The predictive model may determine a subject state that may be a digital bio-marker for a disease condition. A system for predicting subject state is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention related to a method of and a system for estimating evaporation representing an area at a particular location The method comprises receiving air temperature information, using the received air temperature information to determine at least average air temperature, standard deviation of the air temperature, and skewness of the air temperature at the particular location, receiving soil heat flux information and net irradiance information indicative of soil heat flux and net irradiance at the particular location respectively, determining, sensible heat flux at the particular location by using at least the determined average air temperature, standard deviation of the air temperature, and skewness of the air temperature associated with the particular location, and determining an estimate of the evaporation at the particular location by using the determined sensible heat flux, received soil heat flux and net irradiance information.

Abstract: An acoustic detector provides a planar arrangement of microphones. A windshield is arranged over the microphones, with a view to reducing the impact of environmental effects. A void is therefore defined over the microphones, and the interior surface of the windshield, which defines the void, is shaped suitably to reduce the potential for acoustic waves propagating within the void to reflect back onto the microphones.

Abstract: Hardware and software methodology are described including a synthesized User Interface (UI) to provide guidance for injection and other procedures under medical imaging. The UI provides a practitioner the option of viewing multiple images concurrent with a live image. A guidance image corresponds to correct probe placement for a selected procedure, a reference image corresponds to an expected view with such probe placement in the live image. The reference image may be variously labeled. Another option involves probe tracking to update the guidance and/or reference image view(s).

Abstract: The present invention concerns a solid transparent OPL-material, (OPL; Optical Power Limiting). It comprises a solid polymer material that constitutes a matrix with therein dispersed particles. The particles are either nickel-ferrite(NiFe2O4), carbon black (C) or fullerene (C60)—The diameter of the particles is preferably in the sizes about 5-50% of the wavelength of the laser light that protection against is wanted. Those polymers as matrix materials yield OPL materials that both reveal good OPL-properties and good durability and stability during exposure to laser light irradiation of high intensity together with the said particles.

Abstract: This invention related to a method of and a system for estimating evaporation representing an area at a particular location The method comprises receiving air temperature information, using the received air temperature information to determine at least average air temperature, standard deviation of the air temperature, and skewness of the air temperature at the particular location, receiving soil heat flux information and net irradiance information indicative of soil heat flux and net irradiance at the party location respectively, determining, sensible heat flux at the particular location by using at least the determined average air temperature, standard deviation of the air temperature, and skewness of the air temperature associated with the particular location, and determining an estimate of the evaporation at the particular location by using the determined sensible heat flux, received soil heat flux and net irradiance information.

Abstract: A delivery system for percutaneously deploying a stented prosthetic heart valve. The system includes a delivery capsule and a recapture assembly. The capsule is configured to compressively retain the prosthesis. The recapture assembly includes a frame and sleeve attached to the frame. The recapture assembly is transitionable from a compressed arrangement to an expanded arrangement with a distally increasing diameter.

Abstract: Embodiments of computer-implemented methods and systems for posting non-machine journal entries to a general ledger can help the user validate non-machine journal entries posted to the general ledger. A non-machine journal entry application can be operated on a web platform which can be operated to maintain recurrent entries, create new or correct existing entries, and validate entries before posting them to the general ledger system. Operating the non-machine journal entry application, a user can store and maintain recurring entries in a database; validate a journal batch before posting; post recurring entries; correct existing entries; track journal entry batches sent to the general ledger; report on types of journal entries and posting history; and verify recurring batch completeness from exception, summary and account detail reports.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing a video signal to anyone of a plurality of TV sets, the apparatus comprising at least one demodulation unit, each of the at least one demodulation unit for receiving one of a broadband signal and a broadcast signal and for providing a corresponding demodulated video signal, a modulating unit for modulating an incoming video signal into a video signal suitable for a given TV set and a switching unit for selecting a demodulated video signal from a given demodulation unit of the at least one demodulation unit and for providing the selected demodulated video signal to the modulating unit according to a selection signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for filling an ink pen having an ink holding chamber and an outlet from the chamber includes: covering the outlet with a first more dense ink holding material; adding ink to the first material; priming the pen; and adding a second less dense ink soaked ink holding material to the chamber.

Abstract: A run-flat device (13) for fitting on the outer circumference of a wheel (11) inside an inflatable tire (12). The device (13) comprising an annular ring (14) made up of a plurality (preferably three) of arcuate segments (15) interconnected at each end by clamping means (23, 23a, 23b, 28, 29, 35) equally spaced around the ring that imparts to each segment (15) a circumferential clamping force and an axial clamping force to urge the segments circumferentially and axially towards each other.

Abstract: A web-based application for an insurance carrier that combines national account information and detailed insurance policy information with catastrophe modeling technology. As an event occurs, the modeling technology determines a projected damage area that the event will cause. The insurance carrier can cross-reference that information with its account and policy information. In a short time, the insurance carrier can generate the following catastrophe exposure data: (1) summary reports indicating the projected number of damaged locations for each account; (2) maps and graphs of each account's affected locations that provide a visual image of the epicenter and the concentration of the losses; and (3) tables with detailed property location information. After receiving this data, the insurance carrier can secure the services of independent adjusters and assign other resources according to the scope and magnitude of the projected loss.

Abstract: The present invention prompts a user to accept, install and execute unauthenticated computer applications. When the user accepts the application, information relating to the application files may be added to a prompt exclusion list (PEL). In this way, further downloads or execution of the same applications may be performed without prompting the user. The integrity of the application is checked before it is run. If the integrity does not match the stored integrity, the application is terminated. A revocation list is maintained that denies any applications on the revocation list from executing even if they contain signed certificates and are from trusted sources.

Abstract: A system for use in assisting a self-service transaction at a service facility includes one or more self-service terminals, each configured to gather transaction information associated with a customer who is engaged in a business transaction with the service facility through the self-service terminal. The system also includes a teller terminal that (a) receives at least some of the transaction information by electronic means and displays it for viewing by a human representative of the service facility while the business transaction is still in progress, and (b) receives input from the human representative that allows completion of the business transaction.

Abstract: A system for use in assisting a self-service transaction at a service facility includes an assisted self-service terminal configured for use by a customer in conducting a business transaction with the service facility and a notification mechanism configured to transmit a message indicating that a human representative of the service facility must take action before the business transaction can continue. The system also includes an interface component that allows the human representative to take action in connection with the transaction.

Abstract: A self-service terminal (12) forming part of a SST network is provided with an infra-red port (30) enabling digital data interchange to take place between the SST (12) and a portable electronic digital device (20 or 90) having a corresponding matching port (82 or 92) which is presented to the SST (12). The portable device (20 or 90) may be any device having an electronic digital data memory. Examples include PDAs (20), digital cameras (90) and cellular mobile phones. The SST network is connected to the Internet thus enabling data interchange to take place between the portable device (20 or 90) and any Internet address. Thus the SST (12) can be used to interchange data between a customer's PDA (20) and his home computer (16).

Abstract: A support system for a cooling fan for a heat exchanger. A suspension system supports an inner hub inside an outer support structure. The inner hub or ring supports the fan and motor. The suspension system includes an array of spiral support arms, extending from the inner hub to the outer supports. These arms have both spanwise and chordwise camber. The particular suspension system increases natural frequencies of the support system, over that wherein purely radial arms connect the inner hub and outer supports.